1999
DOI: 10.1046/j.1439-0442.1999.00206.x
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A Study of Lipid Peroxidation and Vitamin E in Dairy Cows with Hepatic Insufficiency

Abstract: Sixteen dairy cows were studied to assess the status of the natural antioxidant vitamin E and lipid peroxidation in their livers. Cows with liver failure (n = 7) showed clinical signs of a hepatic encephalopathy and had the following values of selected blood indices: AST > 80 U/l and GLDH > 15 U/l in serum, and venous plasma ammonia > 35 mmol/l. The control group (n = 9) consisted of dairy cows which were recovering from surgery (omentopexy) and were free of any health complications. Blood was analysed for α‐t… Show more

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“…In early lactation period, non-esterified fat acids (NEFA), which form as the result of lipid mobilization, are used to meet energy need 27,28 . It has been stated that free radical level will also be higher because of NEFA oxidation that increases in hepatocyte mitochondrium 29 . A decrease in the antioxidant capacity may be possible depending on the function of secretion and synthesis in the liver of ruminant in which hepatomegaly is seen due to elevated intracellular lipid rate resulting from increased NEFA synthesis 30,31 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In early lactation period, non-esterified fat acids (NEFA), which form as the result of lipid mobilization, are used to meet energy need 27,28 . It has been stated that free radical level will also be higher because of NEFA oxidation that increases in hepatocyte mitochondrium 29 . A decrease in the antioxidant capacity may be possible depending on the function of secretion and synthesis in the liver of ruminant in which hepatomegaly is seen due to elevated intracellular lipid rate resulting from increased NEFA synthesis 30,31 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The significant decrease in GSH, SOD and CAT levels in the cases of liver abscess may be attributed to increased free radical stress in the liver tissue, which inhibits the enzymes activity [38]. It has been reported that increased oxidative stress results in impairment of enzymes containing thiol groups and cell membranes [33,39]. Free radicals can oxidize proteins, the amino acids being oxidized to their hydroxy derivates; for example, phenylalanine can be oxidized to hydroxyphenylalanine, such oxidation can cause enzymatic inactivation [40].…”
Section: Camels With Liver Abscessmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nevertheless, depletion of antioxidant defense mechanisms can impair cellular functions and render hepatocytes more susceptible to the lethal effects of endogenous and exogenous peroxides [20]. Previous studies reported that cows with fatty liver had an increased malondialdhyde production and low plasma and liver α-tocopherol, which indicated increase in the intensity of hepatic lipoperoxidation process and a low antioxidative status [16]. The significant increase in hepatic G6PD activity in cases of fatty degeneration may be attributable to the deposition of fat in the liver.…”
Section: Histopathological Findingsmentioning
confidence: 99%